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Soas Students' Union

Also known as: Soas Su

SOAS Students' Union is the representative organisation for the UK Higher Education Institution The School of Oriental And African Studies, University of London. The Union's aims are to improve the education of students within SOAS, by liaising with the institution, offering advice, running extra-curricular sport and societies, and operating other social and pastoral services.

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Activities & Mission

SOAS Students' Union is the representative organisation for the UK Higher Education Institution The School of Oriental And African Studies, University of London. The Union's aims are to improve the education of students within SOAS, by liaising with the institution, offering advice, running extra-curricular sport and societies, and operating other social and pastoral services.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,264,720
Latest Expenditure
£1,307,738

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £676,569
Charitable Activities £515,737
Other Trading £5,919
Investments £473
Other Income £66,022

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,307,738
Raising Funds £0
Governance £9,600
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,264,720
£1,307,738£1,307,738-£171,187£038 / 0
2024
£1,244,886
£1,417,898£825,385-£128,169£128,16942 / 0
2023
£1,296,297
£1,372,813£1,372,813£44,843£048 / 0
2022
£1,035,033
£1,097,886£1,097,886£121,359£3,72945 / 0
2021
£640,540
£642,229£642,229£184,212£79,93649 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Soas Students' Union

What does Soas Students' Union do?

SOAS Students' Union is the representative organisation for the UK Higher Education Institution The School of Oriental And African Studies, University of London. The Union's aims are to improve the education of students within SOAS, by liaising with the institution, offering advice, running extra-curricular sport and societies, and operating other social and pastoral services.

How much income did Soas Students' Union report in 2025?

Soas Students' Union reported total income of £1.26m and reported expenditure of £1.31m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Soas Students' Union registered as a charity?

Soas Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 February 2013 as charity number 1150717. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Soas Students' Union?

Soas Students' Union is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Samuel Hardy. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Soas Students' Union operate?

Soas Students' Union operates across 2 areas: Camden and Islington.

Is Soas Students' Union a registered charity?

Yes — Soas Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150717.

Details

Address
SOAS STUDENTS' UNION
THORNHAUGH STREET
RUSSELL SQ
LONDON
WC1H 0XG
Registration Date
6 February 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5033635
Charity Number
1150717

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Trustees

Samuel Hardy Chair
Ashoka Phillips
Aysh Ahmed Chaudhry
Elizabeth Wright
Also governs 1 other charity
James Graham Bremner
Prajwal Trivedi
Also governs 1 other charity
Sir Martin Best Harris
Zaid Anas Altikriti

Also Known As

  • Soas Su

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